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May 02, 2012
Jan 12, 2024
Debra
King
64
22
64 inches
110 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
In the summer of 1982, a young mother named Debra Kay King, age 22, vanished from her life in Tacoma, Washington. She was last seen by her sister-in-law on July 26, 1982. At the time, she was living on McKinley Avenue in Tacoma. After that day, no one in her life would ever hear from her again. The days turned into weeks with no word from Debra, a silence that became increasingly alarming as she had a young son she had left behind. The circumstances surrounding her absence were troubling from the outset, leading those who knew her to fear for her safety. It wasn't until more than two weeks after she was last seen, on August 12, 1982, that Debra King was officially reported as a missing person. This gap between her last known whereabouts and the official report added a layer of complexity to the initial investigation. Investigators were faced with a case where the trail had already grown cold. From the beginning, foul play was suspected in her disappearance. Debra was described as a white female with blonde hair, which she may have dyed, and blue eyes. She had a scar on her abdomen and an unknown tattoo on her left hand. Decades have passed since Debra Kay King disappeared, yet her case remains unsolved, leaving a painful void for her family, especially the son she left behind. The lack of available details has made the investigation challenging over the years, turning it into a long-standing cold case. Her disappearance is classified as an endangered missing person case, a reflection of the serious concerns for her welfare from the moment she vanished. The overarching view of this case is one of profound and sudden loss, where a young woman disappeared from her community without a trace. The enduring mystery of what happened to Debra Kay King continues to be a source of unanswered questions and quiet grief.
Jul 26, 1982
Tacoma
Washington
Pierce County
98404
No
11701
Tacoma Police Department
Tacoma
Washington
Pierce County
98409
Jack Nasworthy
Police Detective
3701 South Pine Street, Washington
2535915950
Local
Law Enforcement
82-2240547
Tacoma Police Department
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
06/22/2026
